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Get the Look: Beyonce’s Pregnancy Glow
Blinging Beauty Beyoncé graced the VMAs sans her typical club-snug, bedazzled frocks, leaving “Sasha Fierce” MIA. Dripping in emeralds and diamonds, Mrs. Shawn Carter was nearly fully-covered in a bias cut tangerine gown, only baring a lone shoulder. The ensemble was perfectly complimented by her delicate, sweet-faced, barely-there makeup. When Beyoncé proudly cradled her tummy, it gave reason for her newfound glow. That baby-bump-baring moment dominated the Twitter world (with a record-breaking 8,868 tweets per second!) and Facebook with numerous updates and posts. Record-setting attention is nothing new for Beyoncé, however, the reason for her glow is noteworthy. We applaud her makeup artist who did not overpower her natural maternity glow, but merely enhanced it with arch-perfect brows, skin-like foundation, peach-hued lips and cheeks, lash-extending mascara, and an ethereal minimalist smoky eye. Get Beyonce's Glow in 5 Simple Steps: 1. Skin is in—Revel in it. Use a sheer foundation that covers yet creates a luminous finish. Luxe: Try—NARS Sheer Glow Foundation $42 What It Is: A glowing, satin-finish foundation with sheer and buildable coverage. What It Does: This Sheer Glow Foundation enhances, without masking, your overall natural complexion. The weightless formula hydrates the skin while complexion brightening properties improve skin brightness, radiance, and texture, leaving skin with a luminous, sensual glow. Budget: Try—NatureLuxe Silk Foundation $10 What It Is: A light cucumber water based foundation with a natural finish. What It Does: Enhances skin tone evenly without the heaviness. 2. Punctuate Cheekbones. Luxe: Try—Tarte Natural Cheek Stain $30 What It Is: A natural looking gel blush. What It Does: This water-based gel cheek tint gives you a natural flush. Budget: Try—Revlon ColorStay Mineral Blush $12 What It Is: A mineral based lightweight blush. What It Does: Natural mineral blush gives subtle color. 3. Tame and fill brows. Beyonce's brows are beautifully tamed and not tainted or over-exaggerated. Luxe: Try—Anastasia Perfect Brow Pencil $22 What It Is: A velvety pencil on one end, and a brow brush on the other. What It Does: Tames brows while filling in with color. Budget: Try: Maybelline Define A Brow Eyebrow Pencil $6 What It Is: Comb on one end and pencil on the other end. What It Does: Fills in precisely and grooms brows. 4. Pucker your lips pretty. Beyonce’s lips don’t clash with her makeup, but a hint of color is still evident. Luxe: Try—Stila Lip Glaze $22 What It Is: A high shine lip gloss in a pen. What It Does: Gives lips a punch of color, gloss, and nice scent. Budget: Try—Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Gloss $6 What It Is: Lip gloss that moisturizes. What It Does: Softens and smooth lips with a high shine gloss. 5. Get mile long lashes. Beyonce's lashes are part of the trilogy (brows, eyes, lashes) that makes her hazel eyes pop. Luxe: Try—Christian Dior Show Mascara $25 What It Is: A perfect mascara brush. What It Does: Creates thick, long, and curled lashes. Budget: Try—Covergirl Lashblast Volume Blasting Waterproof Mascara $7 What It Is: Extending waterproof mascara. What It Does: Gives lashes volume while extending them. Shop Beyonce's look: More Cover Girl…
Deidre W.